Vocabulary Flashcards

1
Q

どこ

何処

A

Pronoun
1. where; what place​Usually written using kana alone, See also ここ, See also そこ, See also あそこ
あなたはどこでテレビを

見ますか。Where do you watch television?
2. how much (long, far); what extent​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
何処 【いどこ】、何所 【どこ】、何所 【いどこ】、何處 【どこ】、何處 【いどこ】、何処 【いずこ】、何処 【いずく】、何処 【いづこ】
Notes
いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 何處: Out-dated kanji. いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 何處: Out-dated kanji. いずく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. いづこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

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おと

A
Noun, Noun - used as a suffix
1. sound; noise; report​
ここから
うみ
海の
おと
音が
き
聞こえる。We can hear the ocean from here.
2. note​Music term
かのじょ
彼女はピアノで
たか
高い
おと
音を
だ
出した。She struck high notes on the piano.
3. fame​Only applies to おと
4. Chinese-derived character reading​Only applies to おん, See also 訓 くん
Wikipedia definition
5. Sound​Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.

Other forms
音 【ね】、音 【おん】

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さすが

流石 に

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Na-adjective, Adverb, No-adjective
1. as one would expect​Usually written using kana alone
2. still; all the same​Usually written using kana alone
3. even… (e.g. “even a genius…”)​Usually written using kana alone, as さすがの〜も
Other forms
遉 【さすが】、有繋 【さすが】
Notes
流石: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

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4
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さわ

触る

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Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

1. to touch; to feel​often now with を

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5
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ほんとう

本当

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Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective
1. truth; reality; actuality; fact​
No-adjective, Na-adjective
2. proper; right; correct; official​
3. genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable​
Other forms
本当 【ほんと】、本當 【ほんとう】、本當 【ほんと】、ホント、ホントー、ホントウ
Notes
ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ホント: Irregular kana usage.

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6
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降る

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Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb

  1. to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down​
  2. to form (of frost)​
  3. to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in​
  4. to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.); to come; to arrive
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7
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うれ

嬉しい

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I-adjective
1. happy; glad; pleased; delighted; overjoyed​
あなたに
さいかい
再会できてうれしい。I am pleased to see you again.
2. joyful; delightful; gratifying; pleasant​

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8
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さあ

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Conjunction
1. come; come now; come along; go on; hurry up​
2. well; who knows; I don’t know…; uh; hmm​
3. well now; let’s see; there we go; all right​said when surprised or happy
4. about that; you see​
Other forms
さー、さぁ

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9
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恥ずかしい

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I-adjective
1. embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; humiliated; shy​
かれ
彼らははずかしくてうなだれた。They hung their heads in shame.
2. disgraceful; shameful​
Other forms
恥かしい 【はずかしい】、恥しい 【はずかしい】、羞ずかしい 【はずかしい】、羞しい 【はずかしい】、羞かしい 【はずかしい】
Notes
恥かしい: Irregular okurigana usage. 恥しい: Irregular okurigana usage. 羞しい: Irregular okurigana usage. 羞かしい: Irregular okurigana usage.

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10
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ぼうけん

冒険

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Noun, Suru verb
1. adventure; venture​
Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb
2. venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger; hazard; risk​
Wikipedia definition
3. Adventure​An adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience; it may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. The term is often used to refer to activities with some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing and or participating in extreme sports.

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11
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呼ぶ

A
Godan verb with bu ending, Transitive verb
1. to call out (to); to call; to invoke​
あなたが
よ
呼べば、
かれ
彼は
きた
来るでしょう。He will come if you call him.
2. to summon (a doctor, etc.)​
パーティーに
よ
呼んでもらいましたが
こんかい
今回は
い
行けません。You invited me to your party, but I can't make it this time.
3. to invite​
「
ほんとう
本当に
けいさつ
警察を
よ
呼びたいのか」と
ぼく
僕は
かのじょ
彼女に
たず
尋ねた。"Are you sure you want to call the police?" I asked her.
4. to designate; to name; to brand​
この
えいが
映画は
たいへん
大変な
にんき
人気を
よ
呼んだ。This movie has won great popularity.
5. to garner (support, etc.); to gather​
あなたをケパと
よ
呼ぶことにします。You will be called Cephas.
6. to take as one's wife​Archaism, See also 娶る
Other forms
喚ぶ 【よぶ】、招ぶ 【よぶ】
Notes
招ぶ: Irregular kanji usage.
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12
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起きる

A
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get up; to rise; to blaze up (fire)​
6
じ
時ごろ
お
起きた。I got up at about six.
2. to wake up; to be awake; to stay awake​
おこ
お子さんはまだ
おき
起きているのですか。Is the kid still up?
3. to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen; to take place​
「
じこ
事故が
お
起きれば、すぐにわかるよ」と
かれ
彼は
い
言う。"If there is an accident," he says, "they will know right away."
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13
Q

もど

戻り

A

Noun

  1. return; reaction; recovery​
  2. return (from a procedure)​Computer terminology
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14
Q

分かり

A

Noun
1. understanding; comprehension​
Other forms
解り 【わかり】、判り 【わかり】、分り 【わかり】

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15
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ほんとう

本当

A

Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective
1. truth; reality; actuality; fact​
No-adjective, Na-adjective
2. proper; right; correct; official​
3. genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable​
Other forms
本当 【ほんと】、本當 【ほんとう】、本當 【ほんと】、ホント、ホントー、ホントウ
Notes
ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ホント: Irregular kana usage.

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16
Q

たい

大して

A

Adverb

1. (not so) much; (not) very​Usually written using kana alone

17
Q

せわ

世話

A

Noun, Suru verb

1. looking after; help; aid; assistance​

18
Q

ひんぴん

頻々

A

Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Taru-adjective
1. frequently; very often​
Other forms
頻頻 【ひんぴん】、頻ぴん 【ひんぴん】

19
Q

かわい

可愛い

A

I-adjective
1. cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty​Usually written using kana alone
ジルはかわいいだけでなく
あたま
頭もよい。Jill is smart as well as pretty.
2. dear; precious; darling; pet​Usually written using kana alone
わたし
私にとって
こども
子供たちは
めのなかにい
目の中に入れてもいたくないほどかわいいのです。My children are very precious to me.
3. innocent; childlike; childish; lovable​Usually written using kana alone
ゆりかごで
ねむ
眠っているかわいい
あか
赤ちゃんをご覧なさい。Look at the cute little baby sleeping in the cradle.
4. dainty; cute little; tiny​Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
5. Kawaii​Kawaii (literally, “lovable”, “cute”, or “adorable”) is the quality of cuteness in the context of Japanese culture. It has become a prominent aspect of Japanese popular culture, entertainment, clothing, food, toys, personal appearance, behavior, and mannerisms. The noun is Kawaisa (literally, “lovability”, “cuteness” or “adorableness”). The words “kawaii” have the root word “kawai” which is formed from the kanji “ka”, meaning “acceptable”, and “ai”, meaning “love”.

Other forms
可愛い 【かわゆい】、カワイイ、カワイい
Notes
可愛い: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 可愛い: Ateji (phonetic) reading.

20
Q

あき

A

Temporal noun

1. autumn; fall

21
Q

こども

子供

A

Noun
1. child​
Wikipedia definition
2. Child​Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of “child” generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority.

Other forms
子ども 【こども】、小供 【こども】
Notes
小供: Irregular kanji usage.

22
Q

A
Noun
1. spirit; mind; heart​See also 気を逸らす
わたしの
き
気を
しごと
仕事からそらさないでください。Please don't take my mind off the work.
2. nature; disposition​See also 気が小さい
かれ
彼は
しんせつ
親切というよりむしろ
き
気がやさしい。He is more gentle than kind.
3. motivation; intention​See also やる気, See also 気がない, usu. after a verb
わたし
私は
きょう
今日
はたら
働く
き
気がしない。I don't feel like working today.
4. mood; feelings​See also 気が重い
かのじょ
彼女は
さまざま
様々の
ふあん
不安から
き
気を
まぎ
紛らわせることができた。She could divert herself from the anxieties.
5. ambience; atmosphere; mood​
Wikipedia definition
6. Qi​In traditional Chinese culture, qì (also chi or ch'i) is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts. The literal translation of "qi" is breath, air, or gas.
Other forms
氣 【き】
Notes
氣: Out-dated kanji.
23
Q

げんき

元気

A

Na-adjective, Noun

  1. lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited​
  2. healthy; well; fit; in good health​
24
Q

うた

歌う

A

Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb, intransitive verb
1. to sing​
ジョンはステージで
なに
何を
うた
歌いましたか。What did John sing on the stage?
Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb
2. to sing (one’s praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem​esp. 歌う, 詠う
Other forms
唄う 【うたう】、謡う 【うたう】、詠う 【うたう】、唱う 【うたう】

25
Q

たいへん

大変

A
Adverb
1. very; greatly; terribly; awfully​
いちにちじゅう
1日中
あるきまわ
歩き回って
たいへん
大変
つか
疲れた。I am dead tired from walking around all day.
Na-adjective, Noun
2. immense; enormous; great​
あえて
い
言いますが、もし
われわれ
我々がそんなことをすれば
たいへん
大変な
あやまりをおか
誤りを犯すことになると
わたし
私は
おも
思います。At the risk of sticking my neck out, I think that if we do that, we're making a big, big mistake.
3. serious; grave; dreadful; terrible​
もし
きげんぎ
期限切れになったら、
たいへん
大変なことになるよ。There will be hell to pay if I don't make this deadline.
4. difficult; hard​
Noun
5. major incident; disaster​Archaism
Other forms
大へん 【たいへん】
26
Q

たか

A

Noun, Noun - used as a suffix
1. quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money​usu. だか when n-suf
Other forms
高 【だか】

27
Q

とろ

吐露

A

Noun, Suru verb

1. expressing one’s mind; speaking out​

28
Q

きら

綺羅

A

Noun

1. fine clothes​

29
Q

かいだん

会談

A

Noun, Suru verb

1. conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview​

30
Q

なつ

懐かし

A

No-adjective

1. dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic​

31
Q

なん

何だ

A
  1. what!; oh​Usually written using kana alone
  2. what the heck; what the; damn​Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to なんだ
    Other forms
    なあんだ